US Catering Packaging Double Station Hamburger Box Machine Case
1. Client Background
2. Core Challenges Before Purchasing
The client faced four critical production bottlenecks that restricted business expansion.
2.1 Unstable Heat Sealing for PE Coated Paper
The client’s previous machine lacked a targeted heat sealing system. It produced weak, uneven seals on both single PE and double PE coated paper, leading to sauce leakage and customer complaints. A large share of finished boxes failed quality inspection.
2.2 Insufficient Single-Station Production Capacity
The old single-station machine could not keep up with growing order volumes from chain clients. During peak takeaway seasons, the factory had to decline new orders and extend lead times, which put long-term customer relationships at risk.
2.3 Poor Mold Adaptability for Popular Box Designs
The client wanted to produce a top-selling burger box design that dominates the US takeaway market, but their old equipment could not form the box structure cleanly. Misaligned folds and weak corner forming created a low-quality final product.
2.4 High Scrap Rate & Material Waste
PE coated paper often stuck to the mold and wrinkled during forming on the old machine. The overall scrap rate stayed above 5%, which raised unit production cost and eroded profit margins.
3. Our Custom Machine Solution
After in-depth discussion of box design drawings, paper material types and paper grammage requirements, we provided a targeted custom solution.
The final package includes one double-station 6-servo hamburger box machine with customized heat sealing function, plus 2 sets of molds for the best-selling burger box design.
3.1 How This Configuration Solves the Client’s Pain Points
- Double-station forming structure: Two stations run simultaneously to nearly double production output without doubling factory floor space.
- 6-servo precision control system: Servo motors control paper feeding, folding, forming and heat sealing independently. The system adjusts smoothly for different paper grammages and PE coating types.
- Customized front & rear heat sealing unit: We optimized heating temperature, pressure and duration specifically for single PE and double PE kraft paper. This creates tight, uniform seals that prevent sauce and oil leakage.
- 2 sets of hot-selling box molds: Molds are engineered based on the most popular US takeaway burger box design. They produce clean, sharp folds and consistent corner forming right from first production.
4. Implementation & On-Site Support
We walked the client through a structured full-cycle service from design confirmation to stable production.
4.1 Pre-Sales Engineering & Customization
Our engineering team held multiple online meetings with the client to review box design drawings, confirm PE coating properties and test different paper grammages. We adjusted the heat sealing module structure based on test results before formal production of the machine.
4.2 Delivery & Commissioning
The machine was packed in standard export wooden cases and shipped by sea to the US. Our technical team provided step-by-step remote installation guidance and real-time online debugging. We tuned heating parameters and servo positions until the machine produced qualified boxes consistently.
4.3 Operator Training & Warranty
We provided systematic online training for the client’s operators and maintenance staff, covering daily operation, mold replacement, routine maintenance and common troubleshooting. The machine comes with a 1-year full warranty and lifetime paid technical support.
5. Measurable Results After Deployment
After 4 months of stable operation, the client achieved clear improvements across all core production indicators.
| Performance Indicator | Before Upgrade (Old Single-Station Machine) | After Upgrade (Double-Station 6 Servo Machine) | Improvement |
| Hourly Output (standard burger box) | ~80 pieces per minute | ~180 pieces per minute | 125% |
| Supported Paper Types | Only single PE paper with unstable quality | Both single PE and double PE coated kraft paper | Full material compatibility |
| Production Scrap Rate | 5.20% | 1.60% | -69% |
| Available Box Designs | 1 basic style with poor forming quality | 2 top-selling designs with premium finish | Expanded product portfolio |
| Monthly Order Acceptance Capacity | ~120,000 boxes | ~320,000 boxes | 167% |
5.1 Follow-Up Repurchase
6. Feedback From The Client
7. Key Takeaways for Similar Factories
- Custom heat sealing is mandatory for PE coated food boxes. Standard cold-glue machines cannot create reliable, leak-proof seals on PE coated paper. Always verify heat sealing performance with your exact paper material before purchase.
- Double-station configuration delivers better ROI for growing factories. It delivers near-double output with only one operator and a smaller footprint than two separate single-station machines.
- Validate design and material upfront with the supplier. Discuss box drawings, paper type and grammage in the pre-sales stage. This avoids post-delivery modification and ensures the machine runs qualified products from day one.
8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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